Missouri Teaching Jobs
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State Teaching Job Initiatives
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education partnered with SuccessLink.org to create a searchable online database of Missouri teaching jobs. Individuals in search of teaching jobs in Missouri are able to browse teaching vacancies by region and by specialty, and submit applications for them online. SuccessLink.org also provides resources and information for lesson and curriculum plans. Current teacher shortage areas for Missouri are Drivers Ed, Early Childhood, ESOL, Family Consumer Sciences, French, German, Latin, Spanish, Industrial Technologies, Mathematics, School Psychologist, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Special Ed, Special Reading, Speech/Language, and Technology Ed.
Salary & Incentives
In 2007, Missouri ranked 46th in the nation for teacher pay with an average salary of $40,384. Missouri follows a salary schedule for teachers that increases pay according to years of teaching experience, and college degree level.
Professional Development
The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Career Ladder divides Missouri teachers into 3 group: Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3. Each stage of career ladder is associated with increased benefits and pay. Stage 1 involved 5 years of teaching experience in Missouri, performance on evaluations, and at least 9 hours of professional development through additional college credits. Stage 2 and 3 require increased teaching experience and professional development.
Benefits & Retirement
Missouri public school teachers are covered by the Public School and Education Employee Retirement Systems of Missouri (PSRS/PEERS). Under PSRS/PEERS, teachers are eligible for full retirement at the age of 60 with at least 5 years of teaching service, or at any age with at least 30 years of teaching service. Teachers with 25-29 years of teaching service are eligible for retirement with reduced benefits. Retirement compensation is determined by years of teaching experience and highest average salary.
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Teacher - Confidential - Kansas City, MO
PT Teacher, Enjoy teaching technology to students ages 3-5 yrs. old. Education or teaching exp. Work in recreation ctr or preschools up to 10 hrs/wk. Training... From TheJobNetWork - 02 Sep 2010 10:52:14 GMTClassroom teacher - Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
The teaching position available is for a Spanish Teacher 4th grade through 7th grade. If you are interested please email your resume to karatas@gsastl.org... From EducationJobsite.com - 02 Sep 2010 09:34:44 GMTAssociate Teacher - St. Joseph Mercy Oakland - Saint Joseph, MO
High School/GEDelementary (k-6th) Tutor/Teacher - WyzAnt Tutoring - O'Fallon, MO
and teachers with students seeking homework help or professional one-on-one guidance. If you\'re interested in becoming a elementary (k-6th) tutor or teacher in... From Wyzant - 07 Sep 2010 02:40:18 GMTThe Ten Best Teacher Job Sites
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